Twinkle Star is an interactive game developed for the NASA Space Challenge 2022. The objective of the game is to investigate and discover the reasons behind certain stars blinking while others remain constant. Each blinking star represents a unique reason, and the rarer the reason, the more points you earn.
Play the game now: Twinkle Star
In Twinkle Star, you embark on a cosmic journey to explore the mysteries of blinking stars. Your task is to identify the underlying causes behind their twinkling nature. By clicking on the blinking stars, you will uncover different reasons and earn points accordingly. The game encourages curiosity and scientific inquiry as you delve into the vastness of the universe.
The game was built using the following technologies:
- Konva: A 2D drawing library for the web that utilizes the HTML5 Canvas.
- React: A JavaScript library for building user interfaces.
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Open the game in your preferred web browser: Twinkle Star.
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On the game screen, you will see a celestial backdrop with numerous stars.
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Carefully observe the stars and look for ones that are blinking.
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Click on a blinking star to investigate the reason behind its twinkling.
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A pop-up window will provide you with information about the cause of that star's blinking. Read the information to gain knowledge about the phenomenon.
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The rarer the reason behind the star's blinking, the more points you will earn.
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Continue exploring and clicking on blinking stars to accumulate points and expand your understanding of various celestial phenomena.
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Enjoy the captivating journey through space and aim for the highest score!
The Twinkle Star game is licensed under the MIT License. Feel free to fork, modify, and distribute the code as per the terms of the license.
We hope you enjoy playing Twinkle Star and embark on an enlightening journey through the mesmerizing world of stars. If you have any questions or feedback, please reach out to us at support@twinkle-star.com. Happy exploring!